Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 177 is 23541.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 133 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 133 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 133 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 1 = 44 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 83 and 162 | 13446 |
| 117 and 168 | 6552 |
| 43 and 167 | 7181 |
| 142 and 35 | 4970 |
| 139 and 71 | 9869 |